William Ruto pledges to cut NHIF monthly fees, give waivers to poor

Deputy President William Ruto received a Rabbit as a gift from one of his supporters at Maela in Naivasha Nakuru county during the Kenya Kwanza political rally. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Deputy President William Ruto has pledged to lower minimum NHIF contributions from Sh500 to Sh300, and offer waivers to poor households. 

He said waivers will apply to those unable to pay the monthly rates to ensure the nation had a truly universal healthcare service.